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donsmagic Loyal user 257 Posts 
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I just talked to Bill at Wellington and he is still in business and wanted me to tell you all. I just ordered a prop from him.
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JBiesecker Regular user Pennsylvania 144 Posts
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Are you serious? When I last talked with him in early 2014 he said that he was retiring, and when I attempted to contact him earlier this year there was no answer.
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donsmagic Loyal user 257 Posts
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I just bought something from Bill a month ago. He is still open for business.
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JBiesecker Regular user Pennsylvania 144 Posts
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Did he say anything about why he's still in buisness- changed his mind, had too many requests, etc. Also, any idea if he's still making everything on the site, or just a few things like the magic switchboard (when I last saw him he seemed discouraged that most items don't sell as much as that)?
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donsmagic Loyal user 257 Posts
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He told me that the job he left to work at was eliminated, so he decided to continue on making magic effects. I don't know if he's making his full line, he didn't say.
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Howie Diddot Inner circle San Francisco & Los Angeles California 3288 Posts
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Does anyone have a link to a website or a contact number?
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john wills Special user 939 Posts
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It's WellingtonEnterprises.
Bill Schmeelk wellingtonent.com |
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JBiesecker Regular user Pennsylvania 144 Posts
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Http://www.wellingtonent.com/f_index.html
I just saw him a few weeks ago. I took my see through guillotine to him for some repairs. It doesn't look like he's making everything. He said that one of his main employees, someone who was a major help will never be back, so he's on his own. |
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thomasR Inner circle 1202 Posts
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Anyone have any recent contact with Wellington? I've tried to contact him several times regarding a Tri-Section and not gotten any response.
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the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2808 Posts
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On Mar 28, 2018, thomasR wrote: try Facebook. Someone just had success getting a response through Facebook. |
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thomasR Inner circle 1202 Posts
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On Mar 28, 2018, the Sponge wrote: thanks! 
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goodingda New user 56 Posts
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I almost bought Tri-Section about 2-1/2 years ago. At the time, he had only one left and was not planning to make anymore.
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thomasR Inner circle 1202 Posts
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On May 16, 2018, goodingda wrote: Interesting. I would think that would be one of the last things he would keep making, since it's a smaller item and he's the exclusive maker. Maybe the right used one will appear one day! |
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MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1123 Posts
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I spoke to Bill S on the phone a few weeks ago. He’s moving shop and won’t be up & going for a while; but it looks like he’ll be back at it sooner or later. I really hope so because there are a few things such as the Tri-Section Illusion that I’d love to get.
There are bootleg pieces of garbage Tri-Sections on sale online for a fraction the price but I would rather wait forever than buy from one of those sleazy unscrupulous individuals. Hopefully I won’t have to wait forever! |
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thomasR Inner circle 1202 Posts
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Glad to hear an update. I'm really wanting a Wellington Trisection as well! I'd also like to get one of his Bow Saw's, I have an Owen and I've heard the Wellington "works itself" - sounds like it would be worth the upgrade for me.
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Don Loyal user 216 Posts
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I'm glad you have a owen bow saw! How long have you had it?
I wish you many happy years with it! |
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thomasR Inner circle 1202 Posts
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I got mine in May. Got a great deal on it used. It's a great prop. As a kid I remember seeing Blackstone Jr. perform the Owen bow saw on TV so it's very cool to own the same prop.
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boxjumper Veteran user 362 Posts
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Master craftsman.
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MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1123 Posts
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Update: I got a Trisection from Wellington recently. The quality is as good as it gets. Super quality. Every detail has been worked out. Bill designed a new table that goes with the illusion which truly makes this one of my all-time favorites.
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